illinois education

More than 60% of participants are students of color, with low-income students accessing prep courses at five times the pre-program rate. #tests #prep #schools

Students who opt in to the program can receive college admission offers without completing traditional applications, writing essays, securing letters of recommendation, or paying application fees. #college #illinoiseducation

“When students have access to quality, affordable education close to home, they are more likely to succeed and earn the credentials that lead to stronger futures for themselves, their families, and our city.” #scholarships #college #uchicago

“Keeping families of students with disabilities aware of all their available resources will help not just the students, but also their community.” #disabilities #law

The Treasurer’s Office highlighted the ReadySave529 mobile app, which allows Bright Start account holders to solicit and receive gift contributions with just a few clicks. #education #savings

The biennial report, The State We’re In 2025, tracks 15 years of data on funding, enrollment, staffing, affordability, and student outcomes from early childhood through higher education. #mentalhealth

One of the pressing concerns in the south suburbs is property taxes, an issue that has affected Matthews personally as well. #prairiehills

I've spent the first weeks of my time in the Illinois House authoring legislation to support students and their educational and career opportunities, but putting money where our priorities are is the surest way to Trump-proof education and create a truly affordable public higher education system in Illinois. #education

The plan proposes measuring student success over time rather than one annual standardized test. #education

The program has handed out nearly 50,000 scholarships since the program launched in the 2018-2019 school year. #investinkids